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Nov
5th

NASCAR indefinitely suspends crew members for technical infractions at Talladega

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NASCAR has issued some the harshest penalties in the sanction body's history for technical violations related to the Sprint Cup race in Talladega. Full story...
Nov
5th

F1: The internal war takes shape at Red Bull

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Sebastian Vettel answers to Mark Webber, Christian Horner denies, F1's histrionics have hit a high gear in Sao Paulo. Full story...
Nov
5th

F1: Mark Webber apologised for Korea smash admits Nico Rosberg

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Nico Rosberg has revealed that Mark Webber apologised after taking him out of the recent Korean grand prix. Full story...
Nov
5th

SEMA 2010: Sick 1,400hp Lamborghini, 1955 Custom Caddy, Spectre, CR-Z Hybrid R, Mopar and Fiat, Scion tC and Local Motors

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As far as highlights are concerned, this video has a little bit of everything. Local Motors is one cool outfit that needs to be explored further by all. Here's variety for you. How about an insane 1,400hp Lamborghini from Underground Racing? Fancy classic cars? We've got a custom-built Australian 1955 Cadillac. The Spectre booth is something to behold. Small cars: wicked -cool CR-Z hybrid R and some Mopar-spec'd Fiat 500s. And winner of the Scion tC Tuner Challenge, Shawn Baker's turbocharged air-ride equipped car. Full story...
Nov
5th

SEMA 2010: Underground Racing’s Lamborghini LP670-4 SuperVeloce

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Boom shakalaka! We don't think we've ever seen 1,400 hp look so good from behind! Look at the gorgeous twin-turbo setup! Full story...
Nov
5th

F1: Hispania Racing Team has new ‘financial backer’, says Bernie Ecclestone

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone revealed on Friday that a new "financial backer" looks set to push the struggling Spanish Hispania Racing Team forwards in 2011. Full story...
Nov
5th

The last Lamborghini Murciélago to be produced bears the number 4099

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Sant'Agata Bolognese, November 5, 2010. It is one of the most stunning and successful super sports cars of all time - the Lamborghini Murciélago. And that will always be the case, even if its production life has now come to an end. At the headquarters of the badge bearing the sign of the bull in Sant'Agata Bolognese, the last Murciélago left the production line on May 11, 2010 - headed to a Swiss customer. Full story...
Nov
5th

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept heading into production

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Munich/Leipzig. It was the star of the Frankfurt international motor show IAA in 2009: a four-seater sports car with charismatic design, fascinating performance figures and unsurpassed efficiency, powered by BMW ActiveHybrid technology and presented under the title BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. Full story...
Nov
5th

F1: Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull dominate first day in Brazil

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The Red Bull-Renaults of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber took the two first spots in the two free practice sessions of the Grand Prix of Brazil held Friday on the circuit of Interlagos. Full story...
Nov
5th

F1: Lotus Cars to take control of Renault Formula 1 team?

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Auto123.com became aware of what was described as a serious rumour on October 27 through a collaborator at Moneysupermarket.com and thelotusforums.com. Full story...
Nov
5th

Choosing the best winter tire for your car

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A lot of people wonder how to go about choosing the right winter tire for a given vehicle. That's an excellent question. Vehicles are marketed for their unique, distinguishing features, so you'd expect winter tires to be specially designed for optimal performance on a particular vehicle. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Full story...
Nov
4th

Magna profit soars on rising sales

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Magna International said its third-quarter profit soared as sales benefited from rising global auto production. North America's largest supplier said it earned $241 million in the third quarter, up from $51 million a year earlier. Full story...
Nov
4th

Toyota’s Lexus tops U.S. luxury sales for first month since May

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Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus, buoyed by consumer discounts, beat out Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz and BMW AG's BMW brand in October to lead monthly U.S. luxury-auto sales for the first time since May. Lexus sales rose 8. Full story...
Nov
4th

Land Rover marks 1 million Range Rovers with charity donation:

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Land Rover commemorated the production of Range Rover No. 1,000,000 by donating a car to Britain's Help for Heroes charity, which helps wounded war veterans and their families. The charity plans to sell the car at an auction later this year. Full story...
Nov
4th

GM said to have disagreed with Treasury over IPO price range

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General Motors Co. and its government owners disagreed over the price for the automaker's initial public offering before settling on a range between $26 and $29 a share, according to eight people familiar with the matter. The U.S. Full story...
Nov
4th

The new Chrysler 300 — unmasked and uncamouflaged

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The revamped 2011 Chrysler 300 has been snapped for the first time without camouflage -- completely undisguised. These photos were taken Wednesday afternoon when the car was being used for a photo shoot. Full story...
Nov
4th

Buick’s Regal GS and Peugeot’s Le Mans racer are unveiled, in News Brake for Nov. 4:

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In today's News Brake: Tesla Motors gets another investor, and car sales post solid gains in October . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Nov
4th

Edelbrock teams with Ohio school to teach hot-rodders:

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Many of today's prominent hot-rodders and car customizers talk about how they learned their craft working alongside a mentor, turning wrenches in a garage for hours on end. Full story...
Nov
4th

Edelbrock teams with Ohio Technical College to teach hot-rodders:

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Many of today's prominent hot-rodders and car customizers talk about how they learned their craft working alongside a mentor, turning wrenches in a garage for hours on end. Full story...
Nov
4th

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Feels a bit like driving a bus.

The big Mercedes SUV is such an indulgence: yards and yards of beautiful black leather, substantial headrests, rich chrome trim, bountiful and sumptuous room for seven. With the GL350's turbocharged diesel V-6 engine, the EPA says the GL will eke out 21 mpg on the freeway, which is perhaps one way to justify the use of such a massive and heavy vehicle as a people carrier, when for most owners a minivan, perhaps even Mercedes-Benz's own R-class, would suffice. If it seems like I have mixed feelings about the GL-class, I do: I can't help but admire its looks and its capabilities, but I also can't ignore its wastefulness. That said, the Bluetec diesel at least attempts to address that issue, and it's a damn fine powertrain.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine


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